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The Secret Hour (Midnighters, #1)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction

by Scott Westerfeld

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3.80 (23.9K ratings)
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description 297 pages

The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 23.9K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 297 pages.

About The Secret Hour

Strange things happen at midnight in the town of Bixby, Oklahoma. Time freezes. Nobody moves except dark creatures that haunt the shadows and the few people who are free to move at midnight, Midnighters. Their different powers strongest at midnight are: Seer, Mindcaster, Acrobat, Polymath. All changes when Jessica Day comes to Bixby High with a hidden power.

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Author Scott Westerfeld
Published 2004
Pages 297
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.80 / 5.00
Total Ratings 23,933

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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23.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.80, The Secret Hour is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.80
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Secret Hour?

The Secret Hour is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Secret Hour worth reading?

Based on 23.9K reader ratings, The Secret Hour has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Secret Hour?

The Secret Hour has 297 pages.

Who wrote The Secret Hour?

The Secret Hour was written by Scott Westerfeld. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for The Secret Hour?

The ISBN-13 for The Secret Hour is 9780060519540.0.

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